5. Which one among the following was one of the important ports of the eastern coast during Gupta period?

a) Tuticorinb) Paradipc) Mormugaod) Tamralipti

Q.No.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Ans.

(b)

(d)

(d)

(c)

(d)

2.Explanation: Ashoka pillar in Allahabad is a pillar with inscriptions from Ashoka & later inscriptions accredited to Jehangir and Samudragupta. It is apparent from the inscription that the pillar was initially erected at Kaushambi and thereafter moved to Allahabad.